Felton Mathew (1801 - 26 November 1847) was New Zealand's first Surveyor General. Central Auckland was laid out by him. Felton Mathew Avenue is named after him.

Early life

Mathew was born at Goswell Street in London in 1801 to Felton Mathew (1757-1818) and Jane Carter (1763-1830). Nothing is known about his upbringing or education. In 1829, he became engaged to his cousin Sarah Mathew,

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